[Burlem]

ok, hope so, someone called a talk show saying they rec’d a letter from medicare Advantage telling them it will not be available.

I am just passing on what I heard, we have traditional medicare. so not first hand info.

[TomGuy]

someone called a talk show saying they rec’d a letter from medicare Advantage telling them it will not be available.

Medicare Advantage plans vary from state to state. Some state may not even participate. Plans also vary from year to year, as new plan companies may be added, and existing plan companies may opt to drop out.

Medicare Advantage WILL continue for 2013 in most states. However, individual plans may differ, be added, or drop out.

[TomGuy]

The “Medicare and You” bulletin for 2013 will show what Medicare Plans and Prescription Drug Plans are available to individual recipients.

Also, be sure to check with your Doctor to make sure he/she accepts the plan you want. Do NOT depend on the ‘provider’ information on the plan’s website.

The Medicare and You booklet usually is published for early-mid October.

Some information in the 2013 booklet is online:

https://www.medicare.gov/medicare-and-you/medicare-and-you.html

[lonestar]

I now have regular Medicare parts A & B and I'm not inclined to change. I would prefer to go to the docs I choose. I was told if you go to a doctor who does not take medicare, all you do is send the bills to medicare yourself for reimbursement.

The booklet I got trying to get me into Advantage came from my retirement group. My drug plan is with them also.

It's all useless if we are too old to get more than a pain pill anyway!

They should ask us which death panel we want to be on! LOL!

[lonestar]

I now have regular Medicare parts A & B and I'm not inclined to change. I would prefer to go to the docs I choose. I was told if you go to a doctor who does not take medicare, all you do is send the bills to medicare yourself for reimbursement.

The booklet I got trying to get me into Advantage came from my retirement group. My drug plan is with them also.

It's all useless if we are too old to get more than a pain pill anyway!

They should ask us which death panel we want to be on! LOL!